Decision No. 12/2008/QD-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues National Technical Regulations on Electrical Safety, replacing old industry standards. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette and applies nationwide.
Key points
- This Decision issues National Technical Regulation QCVN01:2008/BCT on Electrical Safety, replacing industry standards from II TCN-161-84 to II TCN-167-84.
- The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette and applies nationwide.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring electrical safety, reducing risks of accidents for workers and equipment.
- Negative impact: May increase initial investment costs for businesses in complying with new technical regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Decision apply to?
The Decision applies to all organizations and individuals involved in electrical activities, including power companies, power plants, power grids, and electricity-using facilities.
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.
How do the National Technical Regulations on Electrical Safety replace the old industry standards?
This Decision issues National Technical Regulation QCVN01:2008/BCT, replacing industry standards from II TCN-161-84 to II TCN-167-84.
What scope does this Decision apply to?
The Decision applies nationwide.
What is the implementation period of the Decision?
The implementation period of the Decision is fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of National Technical Regulations on Electrical Safety
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THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006; Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant to Circular No. 23/2007/TT-BKHCN dated September 28, 2007 of the Ministry of Science and Technology guiding the drafting, review, and issuance of technical regulations;
At the proposal of the Director of the Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection Agency;
DECISION:
Article 1. Issued together with this Decision is the National Technical Regulation on Electrical Safety QCVN01:2008/BCT. This regulation replaces Industry Standard II TCN-161-84 to II TCN-167-84 Technical Safety Regulations for Operation of Electrical Equipment in Power Plants and Power Grids issued together with Decision No. 25 DL/KT dated January 22, 1985 of the Minister of Electric Power;
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall apply throughout the country.
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Inspectorate, Departments, Agencies, Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade under central cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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